28th Jun, 2023 12:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
384
A PRUSSIAN MODEL 1852 SHORTSWORD, TWO IRON AXE HEADS, 18TH/19TH CENTURY AND A DETACHED BLADE
the first stamped 'FW' crowned on the back-edge and with further marking at the forte (worn, areas of pitting) and bass hilt; the second of flattened-triangular section with curved leading edge, and large D-shaped socket; the third similar, slightly smaller; and the fourth double-edged, of flattened-diamond section, with robust tang (the last three pitted), the first: 47.2 cm blade (4)
Sold for £60
the first stamped 'FW' crowned on the back-edge and with further marking at the forte (worn, areas of pitting) and bass hilt; the second of flattened-triangular section with curved leading edge, and large D-shaped socket; the third similar, slightly smaller; and the fourth double-edged, of flattened-diamond section, with robust tang (the last three pitted), the first: 47.2 cm blade (4)
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 28th Jun, 2023
